St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Wednesbury, WS10 8HN · Walsall · primary school
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5th of 60 primary schools in Walsall we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 1,740 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Year One learning club, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 245 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standards in maths?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is described as an “exceptional school” where leaders are “highly ambitious” for every child. The report highlights a “calm, orderly and purposeful environment” in which pupils are “happy and safe” and demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour.
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed a curriculum that is “ambitious for all pupils,” ensuring it is “clearly scoped and sequenced” so teachers know precisely what to teach.
- Teachers possess “excellent subject knowledge” and plan lessons that “engage and motivate pupils,” effectively addressing gaps in knowledge and misconceptions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive swift support, allowing them to “achieve exceptionally well” with barriers to learning overcome.
- Reading is prioritised with staff being “highly skilled in teaching early reading,” ensuring pupils learn to read “accurately, fluently and confidently.”
- The school provides an “exceptional personal development offer,” helping pupils understand diverse cultures, careers, and healthy lifestyles through clubs, trips, and visits.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify welfare concerns and leaders responding robustly to ensure pupils receive necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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